Academic Advisor Services

SOL #: SS-GK-ACO-1Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

APO, AE, 09126-3910, United States

Place of Performance

Geilenkirchen, DE-NW, Germany

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

Education Services (U009)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 24, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base is conducting market research for Academic Advisor Services to support the U.S. Air Force Voluntary off-duty education program in Germany. This is a Sources Sought notice with a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), seeking interested vendors capable of providing the outlined services. Responses are due March 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves providing non-personal services including:

  • Academic Advisement: Information, guidance, and assistance with education degree requirements and applications.
  • Testing Services: Administration of computer-based tests and management of test materials.
  • Program Information: Disseminating details on various educational programs (e.g., AFROTC, PME, CCAF, MilTA, financial aid).
  • Outreach & Administration: Conducting marketing, managing classroom schedules, coordinating with schools, maintaining facilities, and providing receptionist/administrative support.
  • Quality Control: Exercising oversight and collecting customer feedback via the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system and AFAEMS.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Duration: Anticipated base year plus four option years.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM Z.
  • Published: March 24, 2026.
  • Place of Performance: Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany, with potential services at Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Special Requirements

  • Personnel Qualifications: Contractor personnel must possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), excellent customer service, verbal communication, and computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
  • Security: Personnel must qualify for a secret clearance, with the contractor responsible for background investigation costs. Compliance with For Official Use Only (FOUO) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) handling is mandatory.
  • Government Furnished: The government will provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and telecom services.

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The attached PWS is a draft and subject to change. Interested parties should review the PWS and indicate their capability and interest in participating in a future solicitation.

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Posted: Mar 24, 2026
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